On What Basis Do Fund Managers Who Are Working with Clients

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Essay

On what basis do fund managers who are working with clients who are interested in socially responsible investing decide which companies to include and exclude from the investment fund portfolio?

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Definitions:

Straight-line Method

The straight-line method is a depreciation technique that allocates an equal amount of depreciation expense on a tangible asset over its useful life.

Amortization

The process of spreading out the cost of an intangible asset over its useful life.

Discount on Bonds Payable

The amount by which a bond's selling price is less than its face value or principal amount, typically reflecting market interest rates higher than the bond's coupon rate.

Issued at Face Value

A term indicating that a financial instrument, such as a bond, is sold for its original cost, not at a premium or discount.